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Driver accused of going wrong way on interstate to steal from crash scene

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Driver accused of going wrong way on interstate to steal from crash scene


Marcus King (Credit: Connecticut State Police)

A driver in Connecticut is accused of going the wrong way on the interstate just to stop at a crash scene and stealing items that spilled out. 

The backstory:

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Connecticut State Police said on April 7, they got an alert from the highway’s wrong-way detection system on the I-84 Westbound Exit 42 off-ramp.

When officers looked at the video, they saw a vehicle backing off the off-ramp and the driver getting out of the vehicle.

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A image of the vehicle backing up the wrong way on the interstate. (Connecticut State Police)

The driver then walked up to a crash scene and then began picking up items that were scattered on the road. 

The crash stemmed from a rolled-over tractor-trailer. 

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Troopers quickly found the vehicle and the driver, identified as Marcus King. 51. Investigators said they found several items from the rolled-over tractor-trailer crash that were in his possession. 

King was arrested and charged with driving the wrong way, larceny among other crimes.

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What’s next:

King was later released on a $10,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at Hartford Superior Court later this month. 

The Source: The information in this story comes from a report by the Connecticut State Police via a news release. This story was reported from Los Angeles. 

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Man arrested for string of home burglaries in East Lyme

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A man has been arrested in connection to several home burglaries in East Lyme in September, police said.

The police department said a New London man was arrested on Friday and he is facing 17 charges.

Police said they were able to identify a suspect due to more patrol officers and investigative work by their detectives.

The man faces charges including 12 counts of burglary, attempted burglary, larceny and criminal mischief.

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He was held on a $770,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 1.



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1 person killed in motorcycle crash in Old Saybrook

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One person is dead after a motorcycle crash in Old Saybrook early Thursday morning.

The crash happened on School House Road around 1:20 a.m.

The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the crash, according to police.

First responders performed life-saving measures on the motorcycle opertator but the person died from their injuries, police said.

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Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Officer Charles Moriarty at (860) 395-3142.



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